Killer of girl, 3, gives final statement before execution
Ronald Phillips was sentenced to die for the 1993 rape and killing of Sheila Marie Evans, his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter
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60 Minutes cameras go inside the busiest death row in America where Bill Whitaker talks to condemned men who have been given execution dates
60 Minutes cameras go inside the busiest death row in America where Bill Whitaker talks to condemned men who have been given execution dates.
Virginia governor declines to spare man awaiting execution
William Morva killed two men during an escape in 2006; his attorneys argued that the jury did not understand how severe his mental illness was at the time of his trial
Why governor of Virginia is being urged to stop upcoming execution
William Morva is scheduled to be executed Thursday for killing a hospital security guard and sheriff's deputy after escaping from custody
Fla. high court scrutinizes prosecutor over death penalty
The case involves whether the Republican governor violated the state constitution by taking 24 murder cases out of the hands of Orlando-area State Attorney Aramis Ayala
Ala. executes inmate convicted in '94 triple murder
Melson's attorneys attempted to delay the execution due to a sedative used in a December execution where the inmate coughed and heaved for 13 minutes
State with most 2016 executions executes first inmate of 2017
At one point, murderer J.W. Ledford’s lawyers asked for firing squad as execution method, but request was denied
Judge denies inmate request on execution records
Judge says release of execution logs would be "detrimental to the best interests of the public"
Why inmate's lawyers are urging execution by firing squad
J.W. Ledford Jr.'s lawyers say that he should be executed by firing squad
Controversy surrounds Arkansas' 4th execution in 8 days
Kenneth Williams' lawyer called it "horrifying" but governor's office downplaying movements some saw as signs of distress; critics calling for probe
Arkansas carries out double execution
Jack Jones, Marcel Williams received lethal injections about three hours apart on same gurney in nation's first double execution since 2000
Arkansas rushes to begin double executions amid legal hurdles
In a chaotic day of legal wrangling, state and federal courts lifted two primary obstacles Arkansas faced in carrying out its first executions since 2005
Arkansas judge barred from death penalty cases after protest
Judge Wendell Griffen may face removal from the bench after participating in a demonstration against the death penalty
Arkansas inmates up for double executions seek new court ruling
U.S. district judge granted inmates stays of execution on Saturday, but rejected arguments claiming constitutional rights are violated
Judge blocks use of lethal injection drug use
The order comes as one of the prisoners scheduled to die Monday night was issued an emergency stay of execution
Arkansas rushes to execute 7 death row inmates
The state's supply of midazolam expires on April 30 and the company will not sell it for executions anymore
Prosecutor sues governor who took death cases from her
A Florida prosecutor fired a double-barreled response to Gov. Rick Scott’s efforts to take almost two-dozen criminal cases away from her
State moves closer to allowing executions by nitrogen gas
Alabama currently gives death row inmates the choice between the electric chair and lethal injection
Arkansas' race to execute 8 inmates in 10 days in April
The unprecedented timetable is made necessary because one of the three ingredients in the lethal injection will soon expire, state officials say
Prosecutor pulled from cop-killing case over death penalty decision
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott first asked Aramis Ayala to recuse herself after she announced her office would not seek the death penalty in any case, including against accused cop-killer Markeith Loyd
Arkansas plans 8 executions to take place over 10 days in April
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an effort to block executions scheduled next month for eight death row inmates
Suspect in slaying of Ohio girl enters plea
A registered sex offender who could face the death penalty for the slaying of a 14-year-old Cleveland girl has pleaded not guilty
Mississippi considers firing squad, gas chamber as execution methods
Lawmakers are advancing a proposal to add them as execution methods in case a court blocks use of lethal injection drugs
Missouri man executed for 1998 murder of mother, 2 children
Mark Christeson was convicted of raping and murdering Susan Brouk and her two children after the children recognized the then-18-year-old and his 17-year-old cousin
Bishops plea: No death penalty for accused priest killer
Steven James Murray faces charges including murder in the April slaying of the Rev. Rene Robert, a priest in St. Augustine, Florida, whose body was found in the Georgia woods
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Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Judge removes Trump-appointed top Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"
A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.
Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council
Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
Why is the government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Video shows several houses along Outer Banks collapsing into Atlantic Ocean
The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in the afternoon in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban, citing "irreconcilable differences"
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.